Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Begonie
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Begonia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Begonia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Begônia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Begonia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Begonia
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Aquifoliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Begonia and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.